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With the holiday season behind us, many gamers have unwrapped their new gaming monitors, eagerly anticipating the immersive experience they offer. However, with so many games to choose from, it can be difficult to make the right choice to christen these shiny new displays. Luckily, popular gaming website Hard Drive has come to the rescue with their list of the top 11 retro games perfectly optimized to showcase the capabilities of your new monitor.

Topping the list at number one is the timeless classic, Chrono Trigger. Regarded as the best-looking game for the SNES, Chrono Trigger's stunning pixel art captures the characters' personalities through detailed animation. Although the game's fantastic soundtrack may sound less than stellar on built-in monitor speakers, the recently patched Steam release allows players to experience it exactly as they remember it.

Securing the second spot is the iconic fighting game, Street Fighter II. While players may come to the realization that their skills weren't as formidable as they once believed, the game's pixel art remains visually pleasing and nostalgic.

Taking the third spot is the legendary first-person shooter, Goldeneye 007. Despite its janky controls and low-poly character models, the game's appearance embraces the charm of the source material, harking back to the classic James Bond movies.

Super Mario World claims the fifth position on the list. The crisp pixel art from the SNES era still looks fantastic on modern high-definition monitors, allowing players to appreciate every detail of this beloved 2D platformer.

Fans of the Legend of Zelda series will be pleased to find The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in the seventh spot. Although the game benefits from a resolution increase, its strong art direction shines through, making it an enjoyable experience on any monitor.

The list also includes gems like Final Fantasy VII, whose beautifully made field backgrounds pack every inch with intricate detail. Resident Evil's striking visual style and pre-rendered backgrounds ensure it remains visually stunning on higher-end displays.

For those who enjoy a more retro-futuristic experience, Starfield, despite not being a strictly retro game, showcases retro-futuristic technology and an overall janky and unoptimized feel.

As for classic games that don't fare as well on modern displays, Duck Hunt, a beloved NES Zapper game, will unfortunately not function correctly due to its reliance on CRT timing.

Rounding out the list is the ever-popular Tetris, offering crisp and utilitarian visuals, perfect for testing heavy contrast on your new gaming display.

No matter which game you choose from this comprehensive list, you can rest assured that your new gaming monitor will truly come alive as you explore these retro titles. So grab your controller, sit back, and immerse yourself in the nostalgia of these timeless classics.