Metro 2033: Cursed Station Guide

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

Despite its age, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, enjoying renewed popularity 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. This mission begins after the railcar journey from the previous mission.

Locating the Bomb

After exiting the railcar, follow Khan to the defenders near the barricaded escalators. They'll explain that a missing explosives crew was tasked with collapsing the tunnel to stop the nosalis attacks. 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 main tunnel—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 placing and lighting the fuse. Escape quickly; the blast is lethal. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb will achieve the same result. Note: even with the tunnel destroyed, nosalises may still enter through other routes.

Destroying the Airlock

The defenders mentioned an airlock. To find it, ascend the stairs on the right of the main platform to the torchlit area. Ignore any nosalises. Interact with the support columns to place a pipe bomb; evacuate immediately after lighting the fuse. With both entrances destroyed, follow Khan to the shrine room and the next mission, "Armory."

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