Save states have been a boon to 3DS owners not accustomed to the challenges of classic Nintendo games, and is a welcome addition to the full-sized Virtual Console setup -- after all, how else are we supposed to get a decent score in Balloon Trip mode?

ENGADGET: Wii U Virtual Console Trial Campaign hands-on Hands-on

After each ballot, the candidate with the lowest score will be thrown out of the balloon.

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