Metro 2033's "Cursed" Mission: A Comprehensive Guide
Despite its age, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, experiencing a resurgence thanks to Metro Awakening. This guide focuses on the challenging "Cursed" mission, often confusing for players due to unclear objectives and the station's layout. The mission begins after the railcar ride to Turgenevskaya station (the Cursed Station).
Locating the Bomb
After reaching the defenders at the barricaded escalators, you'll learn an explosives team vanished without detonating a bomb intended to collapse the tunnel. Your task: find and detonate it. Nosalises will attack relentlessly. If overwhelmed, retreat to the defenders for support. The bomb is located at the far end of the right-hand tunnel. Avoid the ghostly shadows; they'll inflict damage. Once you have the bomb, either proceed to the adjacent tunnel or retreat if necessary.
Destroying the Tunnel
To detonate the bomb, enter the left-hand tunnel (from the defenders' perspective). A cutscene will trigger, showing Artyom planting and lighting the fuse. Escape immediately; the blast is lethal at close range. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb thrown into the same area will also collapse the tunnel. Note: Nosalises may still enter through other paths.
Destroying the Airlock
To fully secure the station, destroy the airlock. Climb the stairs on the right to the torchlit area. Ignore the nosalises. Interact with the support columns to plant a pipe bomb. Evacuate immediately after lighting the fuse. With both tunnel entrances destroyed, proceed with Khan to the shrine room and the next mission, "Armory."
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