The viewpoint for most of the game is a near top view, about the same as in "Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles". This will allow a larger view of the battlefield, to accommodate the four Steamsuits, the Chariot and the enemies. At the same time, this kind of viewpoint allows a greater density of polygons, since it is very controlled: The camera will never be placed to see far, far away like it happens in 3rd person or first person viewpoints.
Sometimes the view will change: Beginning of a level cutscene or when a Steamsuit is in Overdrive mode. When a Steamsuit is given the Overdrive, the camera will move closer to it for a short moment, showing the transformations of the suit accompanied by a slew of special effects to emphasize the impact of the Overdrive. A good example of the desired effect can be seen in Sega Soccer Slam when a character activate the powerup.
On to the Multiplayer mode