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. This mission begins after the railcar ride to Turgenevskaya station (the Cursed Station).
Locating the Bomb
After reaching the defenders near the barricaded escalators, you'll learn an explosives team went missing. Your task: find and detonate their 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. 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 immediately; the blast is lethal at close range. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb in the same tunnel area will achieve the same result. Note: Nosalises may still infiltrate through other routes.
Destroying the Airlock
The mission isn't over yet! The defenders mentioned an airlock. Find it by taking the stairs on the right to the torchlit area. Ignore the nosalises. Interact with the support columns to place and detonate a pipe bomb. Evacuate immediately. With both tunnel and airlock destroyed, proceed with Khan to the shrine room and the next mission, "Armory."
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