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Super Nintendo · Sports

Barkley Shut Up and Jam!

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994 (originally 1993)
GenreSports
DeveloperAccolade
PublisherAccolade
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! is a sports game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Accolade. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

Accolade also made Bubsy in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind, Bubsy 2 and WarpSpeed for the SNES.

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Barkley Shut Up and Jam! is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Time7E078047

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Barkley Shut Up and Jam! walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! FAQ

When did Barkley Shut Up and Jam! come out on the SNES?

Barkley Shut Up and Jam! was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1993.

Who made Barkley Shut Up and Jam!?

It was developed by Accolade.

Is Barkley Shut Up and Jam! multiplayer?

Yes. Barkley Shut Up and Jam! supports up to 4 players.

How long does Barkley Shut Up and Jam! take to play?

As a sports game, Barkley Shut Up and Jam! typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Barkley Shut Up and Jam! on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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