Metro 2033: Cursed Station Guide

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 anomaly clears the nosalis horde. Khan takes a railcar to the next station, Turgenevskaya (The Cursed Station). After exiting the railcar, follow Khan to the defenders near the barricaded escalators.

Locating the Bomb

The defenders explain that a bomb squad attempted to collapse the tunnel to stop the nosalis advance but went missing. Your task is to 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; they inflict damage. Retrieve the bomb and 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, automatically planting and lighting the fuse. Escape the blast zone immediately; staying too close is fatal. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb can collapse the tunnel, though nosalises will still enter through other routes.

Destroying the Airlock

A secondary objective involves destroying an airlock. Ascend the stairs on the right 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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