Shy Guys are masked enemies seen in many Mario games, beginning with the American version of Super Mario Bros. 2, but not reappearing until Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. There are several different variations of the Shy Guy that are found in an assortment of Mario games. There are various subspecies of Shy Guys.
Origin's[]
Super Mario Bros. 2[]
Shy Guys first appear in Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic and later reappear in the Western remake Super Mario Bros. 2. They served as very basic enemies that were easily defeated.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island[]
In Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, Shy Guys served Kamek. Several new variations appeared, including Fly Guys, Spear Guys, and Boo Guys.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong[]
Shy Guys are seen as enemies in Mario vs. Donkey Kong.
Mario Kart DS[]
In Mario Kart DS, in DS Download, the player who chooses "Join Game" is always a Shy Guy.
New Super Mario Bros.[]
In New Super Mario Bros., Shy Guys appear in only one mini-game.
Mario Super Star Baseball[]
Shy Guy is a playable character. In challenge mode, if the player chooses Yoshi's team, he will get a team of Shy Guys.
Mario Tennis[]
In Mario Tennis, Shy Guy is an unlockable character who is unlocked by beating the final cup - Star Cup. Shy Guy is wearing the normal red outfit it usually wears and has a red racket with a picture of the Shy Guy's mask on it. His special ability is "Tricky."
Mario Strikers Charged[]
In Mario Strikers Charged, Shy Guy is a playable sidekick. He brings a balanced approach to game, with average skills in all areas. If he gets the space, he can hitch-a-ride on a Bullet Bill and create a great scoring chance.
Mario Kart Wii[]
In Mario Kart Wii, Shy Guys are seen in the Retro Course, Shy Guy Beach on pirate ships, which fire cannonballs that explode, often flipping a player's kart over. They also appear on the sides of varies other tracks as well.
Mario Super Sluggers[]
Shy Guy is on Yoshi's team. Five colors (red, blue, yellow, green, and gray) are available.
Mario Kart 7[]
Shy Guy is a playable character in Mario Kart 7. This marks the first time that Shy Guy is playable without having to go into DS Download Play. He also has a course named after him, Shy Guy Bazaar.
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