10 Biggest Unanswered Video Game Mysteries
3. Super Mario – Shy Guy’s Real Face
Shy Guys are one of the more recognisable enemies from Super Mario. First appearing within Super Mario Bros 2, their appearances within mainline entries has been surprisingly rare. These iconic characters are often found within spin-off titles, usually as a background character but recent titles have made them playable.
One mystery has followed them since their inception though and that’s their true appearance. Always hiding behind a white mask, described as a result of their shyness, we’ve yet to ever see just what they look like underneath.
One major exception is within Mario Power Tennis, where a cutscene sees a Shy Guy trip and drop its mask. Their face is never shown on-screen but Luigi gives a frightened reaction, implying there is something quite scary hidden behind it. Given their lack of mainstream appearances, it appears unlikely this one will be resolved anytime soon.