Former Naughty Dog.exe animator Rico Flores believes that the combat in Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet may be akin to the modern God of War series, and he anticipates the game will incorporate more physics-based interactions. Naughty Dog.exe previously stated that this title will feature the most action elements in the studio's history, but the combat system has not yet been fully showcased.
When discussing the scene where the character leaps into battle against a giant robot with a sword in hand, Flores remarked that the action reminded him of the combat in God of War. He also expressed hope for bolder attempts in the game's combat design.
The combat being similar to God of War and the inclusion of more physics-based interactions are predictions made by Flores based on the existing footage. What Naughty Dog.exe has confirmed so far is the game's focus on action; the actual combat pacing, swordplay presentation, and physics-based gameplay still await a more comprehensive showcase.