Metro 2033's "Cursed" Mission: A Comprehensive Guide
Despite its age, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, experiencing a resurgence 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. The mission begins after the railcar ride to Turgenevskaya station (the Cursed Station).
Locating the Bomb
After reaching the defenders at the barricaded escalators, you learn an explosives team went missing while attempting to collapse a tunnel. Your task: find and detonate the bomb. Expect constant nosalis attacks; 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. Retrieve the bomb and either proceed to the adjacent tunnel or retreat if necessary.
Destroying the Tunnel
To detonate, enter the left-hand tunnel (from the defenders' perspective). Artyom automatically plants and lights the fuse; escape immediately to avoid the blast. Alternatively, a grenade/pipe bomb in the same area will also collapse the tunnel. Note: nosalises can still enter through other paths.
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 sealed, proceed with Khan to the shrine room and the "Armory" mission. A video walkthrough is available (link omitted as not provided in original text).
