Barkley: Shut Up and Jam!
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Developed_By:
Accolade Inc.
Published_By:
ITC Inc.
Released On:
01 Jan 1994
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Barkley: Shut Up and Jam! is a basketball game where you play street basketball two-on-two with friends on the computer. The teams are called after cities such as Phoenix or Chicago, but there are no referees, no fouls, and no shot clock.
You can choose from 16 available players, including Barkley himself. The goal is to score more points than your opponent by shooting the ball into their hoop.
UPC-A:
735009705402 (Europe)
Part #:
SNSP P U5 (Europe)
Media #:
SNSP-U5-EUR (Europe)
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Multitap
Number of Players Supported:
1-4 Players
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
*Charles Barkley: Shut Up and Jam!* is an aggressive, street-style arcade basketball game featuring NBA legend Charles Barkley. Players engage in fast-paced, two-on-two matchups across various urban courts, where traditional fouls are ignored in favor of physical, high-intensity play. To win, players must utilize teamwork, master powerful dunks, and defeat a roster of skilled street legends to ultimately challenge Sir Charles himself.
Story
Welcome to the Streets
Welcome to the most exciting and intense Basketball game available today, featuring the round mound of rebound, Sir Charles Barkley. From the humble beginnings of Dr. James Naismith placing a basket on a gym wall over 100 years ago, basketball has developed into the slam dunk, 3 point, high above the rim sport that's played on the streets and in the arena today.
Shut Up and Jam! combines top notch graphic action with a smooth interface and plenty of options. Forget all that sissy foul calling stuff. This is the streets, and the competition is tough.
The great D of Stonewall, the power moves of Chilly, and the 3 point range of Sweet Pea will all challenge you. Do you have what it takes to face Sir Charles? This is the ultimate round ball challenge between the greatness of Sir Charles and the greatest from the streets. Real men don't cry foul. Can you pound the round mound?
The Design Session
"So this is what you people do? What's the world coming to?" Thus, amid much laughter, did Charles Barkley start his visit to Accolade. When the day was done, Barkley's style and personality were part of the product and the design team was happy to have met such an individual who cuts through the "image is everything" athletic Public Relations bull.
But we are getting ahead of ourselves. The morning began with an overview of competing products. While Barkley is not a big video game player, he already knew what he wanted. "I think it would be great to be different," said Barkley. "You don't want the same old boring thing."
The basic premise put forward by the design team was a two-on-two game, and within a tournament, a number of games played around the country in different locations.
Street Basketball Roots
The games would be played in the streets and it was this point that Barkley emphasized. "We used to play all day," he said. "It's tremendous basketball, because you have to compete at such a high level. (With ten guys waiting on the side) you knew if you lost you wouldn't get to play for a long time."
"Basketball has gotten away from its roots," Barkley explained. "I love the street game. When you go to the neighborhoods there are legends - people just known by their nicknames."
Teamwork and Aggression
Teamwork was another item Barkley mentioned. "It's important to work as a team. You have to have teammates help each other. The (street) game is more passionate. This game will be based off of my personality. I play physical. I play aggressive. I play hard. I want the players to work together. I want the game to be fun."
Each of these suggestions, along with basic Barkley moves such as the thunder dunk, have been incorporated into this game. Interestingly, Barkley had no burning desire to beat other celebrity endorsed products. "I just want to put out a good game."
There's only one Charles Barkley and there's only one Charles Barkley: Shut Up and Jam! So stop reading this manual. Go Shut Up and Jam!
Controls
Control Pad
Moves a basketball highlight next to a Main Menu selection (▲ / ▼); Moves a basketball highlight over a player on the Player Selection Screen (◀ / ▶ / ▲ / ▼); Scrolls through cities on City Selection Screen (◀ / ▶); Moves your player in any direction during gameplay
Y, B, X or A Button
Changes option selections; Selects a player; Selects a city
START
Selects a game on the Main Menu; Pauses game
Y or B Button
Offense: Shoots a jump shot, attempts a dunk, jumps up for rebound, or performs a layup (while running toward the basket); Defense: Attempts block or rebound
X or A Button
Offense: Passes the ball or requests a pass from a computer teammate; Defense: Attempt to steal the ball
Y or B + X or A Button Combination
Defense: To block a dunk or super dunk, press Y or B Button to jump, then press X or A Button to block/steal the ball and reject the super dunk
L or R Button
Activates power (increases shot odds or causes a super dunk in or near the paint when held while shooting with the Y or B Button; gains speed)
How to Play
Game Types
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New Tournament: Select the city of your choice and guide its team of players in competition. You'll need to beat each of the other six teams to advance to the championship in Phoenix. It's your team versus the computer.
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Load Game: The game has a password function that allows the continuation of a Tournament or Series.
Tournament Mode Rules
In Tournament mode each team has two players dedicated to it. When you select your city, you will play with the team assigned to that court. Player 1 is always the captain.
If Cooperate is selected under Single Game options, Player 1 is the captain and Player 2 controls his teammate. You may select any city except Phoenix which is where the final game of the Tournament is held.
General Options
Press the Y, B, X or A Button to toggle between the different options.
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Number of Players: Shut Up and Jam! can be played by 1 to 4 players. To select the 3rd and 4th player (Single Game and Series modes only), you must use a multi-player control adapter. The game supports Hudson Soft's Super Multitap.
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Music: Toggle background music on or off.
Single Game Options
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Choosing Up Sides (2 player mode only): Select Compete to play a friend's team head-to-head, or Cooperate to play as a team against the computer.
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Quarter Length: Select 1, 3 or 5 minute quarters.
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Scoring Method: Scoring for single games can be set to Play to 21 Points, Play to 50 Points, or Timed Play (1, 3 or 5 minute quarters).
Note: Series and Tournament modes only use timed play.
Series Options
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Series Length (New Series mode): Play a series of games against the computer or an opponent. Select Best of 5 Series or Best of 7 Series.
Player Selection Screen
When New Game or New Series has been selected, you must select your players. The Player Selection Screen displays 16 players, each with his own personality and special moves.
As you cycle through the players, the top of the screen displays his name, home city, and skill ratings in the following categories:
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Two Pt: Ability to hit the 2 point jumper
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Three Pt: Ability to hit the 3 point field goal
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Dunk: Ability to successfully complete a slam dunk
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Rebound: Rebounding ability under the boards
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Steal: Ability to steal the ball from opponents
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Speed: Overall quickness
How to Select Players
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1. Press the Control Pad ▲, ▼, ◄, or ► to move the basketball over the player you want as your captain and press the Y, B, X, or A Button to select. The computer, or Player 2, then selects a captain.
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2. Repeat Step 1 to select a teammate. The computer (or Players 2, 3, and 4) then selects a teammate. The Player Match-up Screen will appear displaying the selected players' pictures, names, and home cities.
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3. Press the Y, B, X, or A Button to go to the City Selection Screen (New Game mode) or begin playing (New Series mode).
Multi-Player Adapter Selection
When you use the multi-player control adapter, Player 3 selects and plays as Player 1's teammate, and Player 4 selects and plays as Player 2's teammate. In 3-Player Mode, the computer will select the teammate for Team 2.
City Selection
After you select your players for a New Game, or select New Tournament from the Main Menu, you must select the city in which you'll play. The City Select Screen has 8 locations.
Press the Control Pad ◄ or ► to scroll through the cities. When the city you want is highlighted, press START to begin the game (New Game mode).
In Tournament mode, you will view your team players and their skill ratings when you press START. Press START again to go to the Pre-game Screen which displays the team match-up and tournament round. Press START to begin the game.
The Courts
Each of the 8 cities has its own style of court:
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Phoenix: Indoor arena
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Watts: Schoolyard
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Seattle: Rooftop
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Miami: Beach
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Houston: Warehouse
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Brooklyn: Ghetto
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Oakland: Junkyard
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Chicago: L-Train
Running the Floor
Press the Control Pad in the direction you wish the player to move. The dribble is automatic and will continue even if you are standing in one place.
Shooting
There are a number of shots available depending on the movement and/or location of the player.
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Super Dunk Shots: Taken in and around the paint. Press and hold the L or R Button to activate power, then press the Y or B Button to activate a super dunk.
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Hook Shot: Taken while running perpendicular (up, down) to the basket and pressing the Y or B Button.
Statistics Screen
At the end of each half and end of each game, a Statistics Screen will appear to show how well each of the four players has played. These statistics are:
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Points: Total number of points that the player has scored.
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2 Pts: Number of successful two point shots
Tips & Maps
PASSWORD
The Password feature saves an unlimited amount of passwords displayed on the Status Screen after each Series or Tournament game. To enter a password, select Load Game from the Main Menu, use the Control Pad to scroll through and select characters, and press START to continue.
Enemies & Characters
Stonewall
This guy's a monster on the boards and has a sharp eye around the paint. Big on intimidation, low on finesse.
Spike
He is a double threat who can blow by you at half-court or stop and pop from three-point land. He is awesome outside, but he dunks poorly.
Wildman
He is extremely fast and can nail jumpers from 15 feet. While his rebounding is weak, he is known for his jamming.
T-Bone
This player will embarrass opponents from the baseline and the three-point line. He is highly skilled at stuffing, snuffing, and picking opponents clean.
Sweet Pea
He can knock down threes in his sleep and is not afraid to go through people for a gorilla slam. He is sly on defense, but his rebounding needs work.
Newts
Newts is pure destruction down low, but he is not much of a threat for a clutch three pointer.
D-Train
He is a defensive powerhouse who will swat shots in the lane and aggressively pull down rebounds. He combines speed and defensive ability.
Chilly
A rebound specialist with good speed who can shoot twos and jam. He is a great match with anyone who can hit the long ball.
Sarge
A solid, hustling player who pulls down boards with authority and gets pure net on many three pointers. He is not known for flashy, high hang-time jams.
Fly By
He is weak from the outside and at rebounding, but he is incredibly fast when taking it to the hole for a slam.
Funky-D
He lights it up at the three-point arc, though he cannot dunk, struggles with 15-footers, and gets bounced around inside. He is ideal for teams wanting to shoot bombs from downtown.
Smoothy
An incredibly quick player who can nail threes, play decent defense, and perform monster jams. His speed easily makes up for his minor weakness in rebounding.
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