Metro 2033: Guide to Cursed Station

Metro 2033's "Cursed" Mission: A Comprehensive Guide

Despite its age, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, especially after the release of 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.

Locating the Bomb

After reaching the defenders near the barricaded escalators, you'll learn an explosives team went missing while attempting to collapse a tunnel. Your task: find and detonate the bomb. Nosalises will attack constantly; retreat to the defenders for support if overwhelmed. The bomb is located at the far end of the right-hand tunnel. Avoid the ghostly shadows in the central path – they'll damage you. 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) and wait for the cutscene. Artyom automatically plants and lights the fuse; escape immediately to avoid the blast. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb in the same area will achieve the same result. Note: Nosalises will still infiltrate through other routes.

Destroying the Airlock

Securing the station requires destroying an additional airlock. Take the stairs to the right of the main platform, to the torchlit area. Ignore the nosalises and interact with the support columns to plant a pipe bomb. Evacuate immediately after lighting the fuse. With both entrances destroyed, proceed with Khan to the shrine room and the next mission, "Armory."

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