The game follows the story of four main characters: Toki, Yuel, Agnes, and Edea. The gameplay involves exploring dungeons, battling enemies, and completing quests. The game features a unique battle system called the "Bravely Default" system, which allows players to take turns making actions, with the option to "Bravely" take an extra turn at the cost of leaving themselves open to attacks, or "Default" and wait for their next turn, increasing their defense.