Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action

Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperElectronic Arts
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBT
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City is a platformer developed by Electronic Arts. It blends platformer and action elements.

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.

Electronic Arts also made Zico Soccer, Madden NFL '96 and Tactical Soccer for the SNES.

Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City cheats & codes

44 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Start With 10 LivesDBC8-5700
Start With 7 LivesD1C8-5700
Start With 2 LivesDFC8-5700
Infinite LivesC2D2-746D
Invincibility Shoes Last Longer4DAB-5FA5
Super JumpD74E-57DF D745-54DD D74B-5FA4

See all Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City cheats

Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City 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.

Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City FAQ

When did Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City come out on the SNES?

Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City?

It was developed by Electronic Arts.

Is Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City multiplayer?

No. Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City is a single-player game.

How long does Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City take to play?

As a platformer, Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City 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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