Gaia - The Last Choice of Earth

Gaia - The Last Choice of Earth is a cooperative flying shooter released in 1999 by SemiCom/XESS. Players control spacecraft maneuvering through vertically scrolling environments to confront waves of enemies and challenging boss encounters. As they progress, the game presents a series of choices that influence the narrative and gameplay experience, suggesting a branching storyline based on player actions. This two-player arcade game features detailed sprite graphics and a science fiction theme centered around protecting Earth. Gameplay involves utilizing weaponry to destroy incoming threats while dodging projectiles and navigating hazardous terrain. The cooperative nature means players must coordinate their attacks and movements to succeed against the increasingly difficult opposition, emphasizing teamwork for survival.