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 journey to Turgenevskaya station (the Cursed Station).
Locating the Bomb
After speaking with the defenders near the barricaded escalators, you learn an explosives 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 – expect at least one retreat during the search.
The bomb is located at the far end of the right-hand tunnel. Avoid the ghostly shadows directly ahead; they'll damage Artyom. 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, 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 will still infiltrate through other routes.
Destroying the Airlock
The mission isn't over yet! The defenders mentioned an airlock. Ascend the stairs on the right of the main platform to the torchlit area (ignoring any nosalises). Interact with the support columns to plant a pipe bomb and light the fuse. Evacuate immediately. With both tunnel entrances destroyed, proceed with Khan to the shrine room, initiating the "Armory" mission. A video walkthrough is available (link omitted as not provided in original text).