Cursed Station Guide for Metro 2033 Revealed

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 to Turgenevskaya station (the Cursed Station).

Locating the Bomb

After reaching the defenders near the barricaded escalators, you'll learn about a missing explosives crew tasked with collapsing the tunnel. Your objective: 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 directly ahead – 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). Artyom will automatically plant and light the fuse; escape immediately to avoid the blast. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb in the same tunnel area will achieve the same result. Note: nosalises will still infiltrate through other routes.

Securing the Airlock

The mission isn't over yet! An airlock remains a potential entry point for mutants. Ascend the stairs on the right of the main platform to the torchlit area. Ignore the nosalises and interact with the support columns to place a pipe bomb. Evacuate immediately after lighting the fuse. With both tunnel and airlock sealed, proceed with Khan to the shrine room and the next mission, "Armory."

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