Sherbet Thieves

About

Sherbet Thieves is a 2D shooter where you play Proton Joe, a jetpack-wearing mercenary defending an orbital sherbet farm from aliens. Using twin-stick controls you blast space hippies sherbet pirates and oddball creatures trying to steal the sugary cargo. Each level lets you earn moonshine based on your performance which you spend on weapon upgrades between waves. The campaign has 19 story levels across three difficulty settings while a survival mode offers endless waves of attackers. The game stands out for its deadpan absurdity mixing space Western vibes with chaotic enemy designs like mutant flies and alien bikers. The simple twin-stick action loops well with upgrade choices adding replay value. Though released in 2013 its quirky charm and straightforward gameplay keep it fresh for fans of arcade-style shooters. The never-ending survival mode especially tests your skills as waves intensify without letup.

Storyline

Earth, Milky Way Galaxy (Amalgamated Press) – Orbital Sherbet Farms around the human home world Earth are being crippled by raids upon their crops, causing sherbet prices throughout the Milky Way to hit record highs. Reports of space hippies, mutant flies, and sherbet pirates have been coming in throughout the week, with no signs of slowing down. How you can help: Earth defense forces are engaged in preventing giant insects from eating the surprisingly delicious city of New York, so orbital farms have been relying on freelancers and mercenaries to keep the sherbet flowing. You can join the fight by downloading Sherbet Thieves. This will install a twin-stick sherbet defense simulator (patent pending) that can be used to remotely operate the jetpack-equipped hayseed mercenary, Proton Joe. Once you start the simulator, Crop Circle Local 518 President and alien conspiracy expert, Farmer Dan, will provide you with further instructions!