It is very close to that of God of War, obviously more basic and less cinematic but the core elements are there. Even the bosses that are 2D, like the centaur one (I believe that is what they are called).

Dynamite Headdy on Sega Genesis had an even more basic "God of War" style boss battle or two. So did Clockwork Knight on Sega Saturn.

God of War is a fun series. If you play it, just enjoy the journey, virtually ignore what others say to do in each one till after you play it for yourself. Basically go in knowing as little extra than you do now for the maximum fun.