Metro 2033: Cursed Station Guide

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

Despite its age, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, especially since the release of the VR title, 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 and meeting the defenders near the barricaded escalators, you'll learn that a demolition team went missing while attempting to collapse a tunnel. Your task: find and detonate the bomb. Nosalises will attack relentlessly; 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'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). A cutscene will trigger; Artyom automatically plants and lights the fuse. Escape immediately to avoid the blast. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb will also collapse the tunnel. Note: Nosalises will still infiltrate through other routes.

Destroying the Airlock

The mission isn't over yet. The defenders mentioned an airlock. Ascend the stairs to the right of the main platform (torchlit area). Ignore the nosalises and 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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