Metro 2033's "Cursed" Mission: A Comprehensive Guide
Despite its age, Metro 2033 remains a fan favorite, experiencing renewed interest 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 reaching the barricaded escalators and speaking with the defenders, you'll learn an explosives team went missing while attempting to collapse a tunnel. Your task: find and detonate the bomb. Nosalises will attack relentlessly. If overwhelmed, retreat to the defenders for support. The bomb is located at the far end of the right-hand tunnel. Avoid the ghostly shadows to prevent damage. 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 initiate; Artyom automatically plants and lights the fuse. Quickly escape the blast zone to avoid being killed. Alternatively, a grenade or pipe bomb can achieve the same result. Note: Nosalises will still infiltrate through other routes.
Securing the Airlock
To fully secure the station, destroy the 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 next mission, "Armory."
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