The Christmas Maze Episode 4 - Call of the Minigames

The fourth challenge awaits and this time, Robert S. Pearson has added a PS VR2 twist to some classic Christmas games. Can the team work together within the world of Horizon: Call of the Mountain and claim another crystal?
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[@sixpin551]

I root for Robert S. Pearson every year and a few episodes in I start to worry that he's gone too easy on them. This episode was a rollercoaster ride... and then it crashed and burned.

[@eaglesfan16866]

same

[@liamhopkins8949]

Way too easy

[@lilag4382]

Too easy, I want them to lose… I’m a Rob fan lol

[@paulcadogan4940]

Glad it’s not just me :)

[@verfluchteblume]

Kind of yea. But I’d say he’s done some exceptionally difficult ones in the past. So kind of fair for some to be easy.

[@Skellyloverr]

The fact they earned 2 crystals and the crack split twice at the end is making me think that the crystals are causing the crack to happen, and the fact Robert S Pearson is willingly giving out the doubles this early me and that the crystals might not be as helpful as they want you to belive!

[@TigerTailsTV]

You might be on to something there. Remember, he says how "important" the crystals are, not how "helpful" they are. Perhaps Robert S. Pearson is choosing his words very carefully?

[@DreadedVikingPenguin]

That would be so devious!

[@CrazeeAdam]

Granted He didn't exactly "hand out" the "double" reward this time, they had to complete nearly all of their challenges to double it.

[@strongblade]

He can't make it TOO easy, lest they catch on.... @@CrazeeAdam

[@jayjayson9613]

Robert S Pearson is building them up so he can tear them down!

[@ShadianVise]

The cut to Ash doing a Blair Witch in the corner made me laugh

[@Curunir888]

Rosie when RSP explains the rules: "Oh my god, why did you guys take the risk?" 😠 Rosie when they win: "We were right to take the gamble" 😇

[@IQ-Gameplay]

Ash's attempt to build the tower was truly one of the attempts of all time.

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

Ash getting the most difficult challenges in each one so far is quite the conundrum.

[@mononoke721]

Playing Pictionary and Charades in VR is a real good idea for some party games!

[@SittingDuck-xq9ln]

you can do that in Rec Room on psvr :) it's free to play

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

@@SittingDuck-xq9ln Really? No one that I talk to that plays PSVR mentions it. I did get recommended Moss.

[@jschofield5181]

32:57 The faces of everyone working whilst you run around frantically searching for a Christmas jumper for the game you're playing 😂

[@dean345678]

Just started watching and everyone's reaction to Rob doing a spin is worth watching on its own

[@davidgill6933]

I think Robert S Pearson is being too generous and needs to make the challenges harder... but either way I absolutely love this series I hope they keep this going every Christmas

[@undefinederror40404]

​@@Stuffthatsfunny1 That's a bit harsh. I think it's an important factor that the challenges need to be fun and doable, otherwise it's not as fun for us to watch or for them to try. I feel he's been extra creative with the challenges this year, which is fun! We've also seen them be lucky, or have last minute clutches; it's just hard to estimate and balance. But there are some ways he could make it harder. Such as "when the timer runs out, you *can't* finish your run" or trying to make challenges with games that the team hasn't played yet 🤔 That being said, I've truly enjoyed the series again this year!

[@LH_Tama]

I'm calling it now.... The twist is that more crystals will be a DISADVANTAGE in the final.

[@lewismay4634]

Ash angrily playing the flute while ignoring Rob is one of the most iconic things I’ve ever seen

[@Matt1yu]

Loved Robert S. Pearson grinding the crystal baubles like Chinese worry balls near the end. Big Arnold J. Rimmer energy!

[@carolstedry4737]

I wait all year for The Christmas Maze and it never disappoints!

[@zacharron]

Robert S. Pearson is like the James Bond villian who is constantly outmaneuvered by 007 and never learns his lesson. "I should have given them less time, drats!"

[@TAGibby]

Also, I think Robert S. Pearson has been making these challenges easy on purpose. He must have a much more sinister plan and he's putting the group in a false sense of security so they won't see it coming. I believe in you, Robert S. Pearson!

[@floatylights3434]

These challenges so far have been so much fun to watch! ❤ Everyone doing this well at charades and pictionary feels like a victory in itself after previous years, I'm so proud :')

[@Rlyna93]

Yes to "STOP THE CLOCKKK!!!" being Rosie's quote of this Christmas Maze? At least for now hahah~?🤭 and wow, I feel like Robert S. Pearson might strike double as hard after Ash's taunting. Be careful Ash!

[@ennspek]

Rosie went from why did you take the gamble to WE were right to take the gamble 😂

[@shadowlinkbds]

I could not contain my laughter in this episode. 😂 What another well done creative challenge.

[@johnscott9734]

These challenges are way too easy this year 😅 come on Mr Pearson time to step it up - great work as ever everyone love all your content

[@Berry_Best]

They almost lost 2 crystals with a minute and a half left! And yesterday the barely won too! Lol

[@rakibul27rabby]

Witnessing the afterlife made him soft

[@SARGE4268]

Robert S. Pearson, it's time to take off the kiddie gloves and show no mercy!

[@pyrofan80]

Draws a red line: “Crash Bandicoot!” Like, HOW!?

[@Gaias_guardian]

Robert S pearson. I think you'll need to change the difficulty from (Very easy) to (European Extreme) . Never the less and as always, this christmas maze has been very entertaining 🎉😊.

[@tomedmond]

When I heard PSVR2 I thought Robert S. Pearson was about to bring out his favourite Kayak VR game lol

[@krissmith9814]

they're literally undefeated through 4 episodes. unprecedented

[@aisforannihilation1662]

The VR challenge was brilliant. What a clever idea. U guys r all so gifted & creative. Chef's kiss 💋😘

[@ImMagnetz]

Fantastic episode. Rob is so creative. The challengers three did so well in this episode.

[@GioBorsel]

Rosie destroying that office chair SENT ME.

[@joshuasingleton9373]

Whenever they do guess the PS5 character it's always crash bandicoot 😂😂

[@Hayleylconnor]

35:05 anyone else or just me, the timer stopping on 01.23 was so satisfying 😂

[@cinematicwallflower2237]

A christmas maze challenge never ends too late or too early - it ends precisely when it needs to!! 💙 The fact that each of these challenges often come down to the wire means that RSP & his elves have got the balance spot on!! The difficulty feels perfect to give some breathing room for the gang to have some fun & banter, while also have a lot of tension towards the end.

[@rebelwithout-a-clue]

Really enjoying the entertaining challenges. No moaning about difficulty from me.

[@GoonerSan7]

I absolutely love this series, I look forward to it every year for the past 4 years 👏👏👏

[@InnerFireGaming]

I'm pretty sure, that I saw Rosie, standing on the wood, for the final apple toss.

[@nandusai]

Robert Soft Pearson

[@shemsureshot]

Robert went full on Goblin King with those crystals!

[@tylercobrayo321]

Im so glad the Christmas Maze is back! You guys are legends

[@TAGibby]

Must be fun working there. You're at your desk doing whatever it is you do and suddenly two people in blue jumpsuits are running around the office rambling incoherently about Christmas jumpers and PlayStations. Good times.

[@tabeatamm3594]

I'm really impressed by Ash's charades ingame, well done!

[@Myles]

An excellent mix of creative challenges in the world of VR. 🥹 Great episode you lot!!!!! 🙌💙

[@maxgrieve]

Ah, the teasing hint at the beginning of last year's lost Christmas Maze episode? Happy to see a bit of Horizon this year though (and a bit more PSVR2 action too).

[@muckymoe5619]

Can't believe Ash leaked Robert S Pearson's identity at the end. Would never have guessed he was Rob the entire time...

[@B.A.Killington]

You all are too damn good at pictionary! I loved the ladies' hustle on the scavenger hunt. I didn't think they would complete it when the first item took so long to find the jumper. Great job though!

[@ShadowCat_2077]

I like to think that rob makes the challenges easy for them in the spirit of Christmas. So the children can have there fun in challenges and celebrate with hot chocolate and minced 🥧

[@franciscoisaac87]

Rob... you are going to turn those crystals sour for them, won't you? I think the real Robert S. Pearson is still to be revealed... he is going to become KRAMPUS PEARSON

[@OynxWolf11]

Christmas Maze day of 4. The team wins again, what a Galore. Rob was being generous but soon regret the deal, Because now 5 Crystals the Team did Steal. Well done Team, but this is no time to feel Grace. As this is only Day 4, of the Christmas Maze.

[@tylercobrayo321]

I look forward to the maze every year!

[@mordecaijr93]

is it weird that I'm watching this in japan while on vacation? it's kind of hilariously awesome watching this unfold while chilling though. have fun gang

[@enderhx]

The slow mo replays are so great 😂

[@CrazeeAdam]

I love these so much!! I hope RSP gets back on track at one point this year! Love watching the trio win as well, but want RSP to get some wins on the board too!

[@saterdei]

13:15 had me spitting my drink, I did NOT expect that! This was a really hard set of challenges, I'm honestly surprised at how good the team has gotten at charades! I can't wait to find out what awaits them tomorrow...

[@peterpenguin1595]

Very entertaining and creative! I was screaming at the TV - don't gamble the crystals away! 😅 I think episodes 2 and 3 have been the toughest so far 😇😇

[@Loxias1989]

Pumba at 0:12 : "I'm offended but also deeply confused"

[@adamski_83]

Dave's slow mo laugh nearly killed me! 🤣

[@rodrigocampos1302]

Robert F. Pearson... Robert F-ing Pearson... Respect

[@SuperKendoman]

Physics, Ash, the heaviest items on the bottom first and then gradually lighter as you go up lol 😂

[@akinigiri]

Needs to be tougher for our challengers, got to make it into a challenge!

[@Peregrintoook]

Ash looking for items felt like when my wife gets into a cleaning frenzy and I try to help 😀. I do clean btw, just not good in the frenzy mode haha

[@jbrooker1989]

I love this series every year 😂❤ gg guys!

[@therattis23]

Robert S. Pearson has been crying out loud a lot this series 😁

[@MorphMeep-mw7kb]

Getting in here before boring people say it was easy. Great challenge . Really funto watch.

[@HOLLAifYouFEARme]

07:54 DUAL WIELDING APPLES! 😂😂😂

[@kurtevans7274]

The annoying cousin needs to make a return this year please that was genius 😂

[@crazyfisting531]

#VODSQUAD This has been the best and most creative Christmas maze so far imo. Really enjoying it. Thank you

[@PlayStationAccess]

Awesome to hear! Thanks!

[@wombo_samu4420]

RSP giving baubles away this year. Beginning to think the final challenge is gonna be a doozy?

[@ReyEric]

Charades in VR, wow Dave 👌

[@donwhitty]

Need to do Christmas maze bingo. Who has "should have given them less time" 😄

[@reginaldh2079]

Absolutely brilliant

[@p5rsona]

at the end is it Nath the christmas elf that will appear from the crack in space?

[@IAmmKiing]

Robert S Pearson your going to easy on them but great job on the challenges

[@rus.t]

RIP to that office chair

[@PatrickVRegan]

Well done team!

[@LeechyPlatinum]

Richard O’Brien would be so proud of Robert S Pearson

[@curmpet]

the charades part of this episode was definitely my favourite challenge so far this year! i don't think the challenges have been too easy, i just think they've been doing well, and im sure Robert S. Pearson has something up his sleeve for the finale!

[@MarcoLongoMusic]

Sonic really was a work of art

[@BissjeTommy]

Amazing episodes this year, I love it

[@shadowbullets24]

Robert S Pearson, those majestic boots need to come back

[@jackprice4959]

I hope the Games Meister makes an appearance on Christmas maze one day.

[@Sonintendy]

I would love to see a “Hardcore Mode” season where Robert S Pearson just collects all the challenges where he said “I gave too much time.” Or “I made this too easy.” And makes them the correct difficulty.

[@mr.truffles9294]

Wow. The crash team racing was so difficult

[@joeltrowe5155]

Really amazing and fun content. I'm really enjoying watchinh TCM videos, but I still hope Rob is gonna playthrough GoW:Ragnarok like he did last year with GoW 2018.

[@theludensatlas7019]

Surely the crystals couldn't be... a hinderance to Rosie from Oxfordshire, Dave from Dorset and Ash from Wolverhampton... could they? D:

[@cataorshane]

Robert S. Pearson thinks the challengers are on his gameplay level... but they're better x'D

[@mrchrista469]

Robert S Pearson will come good and reclaim victory in 2023!

[@yackezia7864]

put the basket DOWN 😂

[@briantreanor960]

23:23 Lol, nice save Rosie

[@theheroofkvatch8370]

Amazing challenges as always

[@trophyhunt4545]

this was brilliant, well deserved victory. I somehow still wish Rob wins haha

[@DaStarrchild]

Rob is taking a beating this year 😂😂😂😂

[@UnhingedGamer]

You should totally do these kinds of games on a regular basis!

[@MrBergste]

Robert F Pearson lol

[@WhatTheFirstAidSpray]

Robert S Pearson: “Task number one….. play VR for more than 10 minutes without throwing up….” The others: “You absolute monster!!!”

[@bluecordplays5730]

Robert S. Pearson, perhaps you should consider recruiting Rosie for next year and instead make it a 2v2 Christmas Maze where you can more actively participate in foiling them. 😈

[@bluecordplays5730]

Or, better yet, make it Rosie vs Ash and Dave. Use her as you instrument of doom!😁

[@TheMoonatDawn]

Or just have a larger team. Bring in Alex and Chloe also and then choose 2 from the team to play each challenge like they did the first xmas maze. I think it'd be interesting to see the others take part since it is christmas....

[@CrazeeAdam]

*Shadow of the Colossus* "three words?"

[@Clnt986]

I love Dave, Ash, and Rosie, but I ALWAYS root for Robert S. Pearson! Muahahahahha!

[@RisingBlueStr]

Imagine if it was 4 items to find instead of 3

[@arthurbrandonnielsen]

The opening feels like a Dr. Who reference. Are the cracks also reference?

[@rextitan]

The comments that the challenges are too easy aren't taking into account how well the challengers 3 are doing. Any challenge will look easy if the person doing it is doing good.

[@stevenh.2459]

Isnt Crash Bandicoot an Xbox character now?

[@Bastion90]

After getting stressed out multiple times today, this was just the medicine I needed to help me relax. Super challenge idea, RSP. 😁