The game follows the story of Charles Barkley, a famous American basketball player, who is determined to bring glory to his hometown of Atlanta with a new team called the Power. The goal is to help him achieve this by playing street basketball against other teams from around the country.
Gameplay revolves around picking up points by shooting the ball into goals. Players can control their characters using two main buttons: power and speed. You can choose your player from a variety of available players, including Charles Barkley himself.
Barkley: Shut Up and Jam! was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, offering a unique blend of sports and simulation gameplay.