Masks can be a quick visual shorthand, but a backstory gives depth. A cracked visor in a cyberpunk game screams sabotage, while a smooth gold mask in an RPG hints at noble lineage. Color, texture, missing features all signal traits, but the full story—why that choice was made—lies in the narrative. If you want to test your deduction, take the classic “Moth Mask” from that obscure 80s console title: 8‑bit, 8‑color, 4 bits per pixel—figure out why the designers chose that layout and you’ll know the character’s secret.