Why are there no good (original) open-source games?

Why are there no good (original) open-source games?
Anyone who knows me knows that I love open-source. If I could eat open-source software I probably would. If I could marry it then our children would be very odd. You get the idea.
There is something that open-source software seems to suck at and that is making good games. I play almost every OSS game I can get my hands on and the prettiest are graphically inferior to games from the average games of a couple of years ago, the audio is terribly mastered, the games are usually unbalanced and the stories are usually either ridiculously awful or involve Tux in some way.
Interestingly the freeware/mod scene on Windows seems to produce far better quality games than the open-source scene. I think this is because you where software fulfils a need for the user a game is a more creative act and needs a clear leader and a very undemocratic approach to aspects such as storyline and artwork. Games also tend to need to be “done” before they are released as no-one wants to play a story-driven game that just stops abrubtly.
I’m sure people are going to come onto this blog and complain that I’ve forgotten about all these great open-source games but I don’t really care. I’ve tried playing too many to find myself spending hours wishing I was playing even a poor paid-for game.
The only real exceptions I’ve found to the above rules are games which have been retroactively open-sourced such as Quake 3, Transport Tycoon, Tyrian and Star Control 2. These were all good games on release and open-sourcing them means they can be made more portable and keep being played for a long time. I highly recommend you check them

Elias the Mighty

Based on a legendary Russian folk hero, Elias the Mighty is a thrilling arcade puzzle game with excellent shape recognition gameplay. Enjoy 16 beautiful locations and 100 powerful levels full of shape-scrolling fun! Collect gems and then spend your riches on items that can help you win. Add in colorful graphics and a storyline steeped in tradition, and you have a game that's the next best thing to fighting alongside Elias himself!
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Etch A Sketch

Grizelda the witch has shaken things up inside the Etch A Sketch, and Knobby must restore "draw and order" to his world. Help Knobby save his kidnapped friend and stop Grizelda's evil plan to turn everything in the Land of Aha! to Dullsville! Full of creative art tools, four unique game modes, tons of unlockable hidden items and a cast of hilarious characters, Etch A Sketch is innovative fun for the whole family! Check out this digital upgrade to the World's Favorite Toy today!

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4 Elements

The ancient kingdom is in trouble! The magic of the four elements that kept it running for centuries has been corrupted! Unlock the four books of magic and collect 16 mysterious cards that will help you bring the kingdom back to life! Using a mix of classic addictive game play ideas but taking them to a new level with innovative twists, explosive bonuses and spectacular visual effects this game is a load of fun!

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Castles and Catapults

Castles and Catapults combine the planning and strategy of a board game with the action and excitement of a real-time computer game. Assemble an army of warriors to march into the field of battle. Menatarms, long bowmen, and pikemen are the pawns that clear a path for your deadly siege. Demolish your enemy's defenses, storm the walls, and capture the castle to claim victory. Whether playing alone or online, conquest is just a catapult's launch away. game download mirror game download mirror game download this game is trial verison. download our toolbar and read tutorial to make this game full verison.

Commandos: Beyond the Call of Duty

You have been selected for active service in the Commandos Corps, and must now mobilize in a series of 8 new dangerous missions. You may come with experience of action 'Behind Enemy Lines' or perhaps you are just a rookie - whatever you are, you will be given the opportunity to push your daring and tactical ability to the limit. As the leader of a small elite unit operating deep within enemy territory, you will experience new challenges and goals with these new missions. Plus new vehicles, buildings, weapons, and 2 levels of difficulty will satisfy both Commandos veterans and new recruits.

Distract and confuse the enemy soldiers by throwing stones and cigarette boxes

Kidnap German soldiers, destroy train-mounted artillery, and sabotage prototype aircraft

Eliminate opponents from considerable distance with the Enfield long-range weapon

Two new characters; a female member of the Dutch resistance, and a Major from the Yugoslav Partisan forces

Use ether, handcuffs, a club, or your own fists to subdue the enemy

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Crumb

Explore the secrets of the Enchanted Forest to discover what happened to the Forest Mother. Collect magical crumbs to read the pages of her journal, as you search for and learn the true identity of the Forest Mother. Crumb features over 50 beautifully detailed levels to explore, an exciting family-friendly story set in an enchanted forest, and hundreds of challenging puzzles!

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Casino Island To Go

Play island versions of your favorite casino games in a cool tropical resort as you earn power-ups, comps and freebies galore! Step up to the game table for non-stop casino action, where the odds are in your favor! Play Texas Hold 'em Poker, Video Poker, Vaults of Atlantis Slots, Blackjack, and Ride the Tide! Fill your bonus spin meter to earn power-ups, specific to each game! The fun has just begun on Casino Island!

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Castle of Cards

Use strategy and the luck of the draw to build your own Castle of Cards! You can progress through exciting levels or just play for fun in practice mode. With five unique decks to choose from, you can customize the game to your own liking. But watch out for the Joker! He will wipe out your progress with a single turn of the deck! game download this game is trial version. read tutorial to make this game full version(reflexive)

Chronomaster

Chronomaster is an epic adventure game, written by two of the most famous and revered science fiction authors of all time, Roger Zelazny and Jane Lindskold. It takes place in a future where universe creation has been taken to an art form with the advent of Pocket Universes (one of the most innovative concepts introduced in this game by Zelazny). In the game you play the role of Rene Korda, one of the most respected creators of Pocket Universes in the galaxy. The Terrn Regional Goverment asks you to intervene when five Pocket Universes are put to stasis by an unknown force. This game is one of a kind, especially since Zelazny died of cancer in the process of, along with Jane, creating one of the most original stories ever conceived.

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Charm Solitaire

Restore the memory of a magical kingdom in this exciting twist on solitaire! Armed with only a deck of cards, it's up to you to bring this fantasy land back to life. Place classic playing cards on the board following one simple rule: place cards next to another one with a value of one less or one greater, regardless of the suit. It's easy to learn and play, but saving the day is another matter altogether. game download this game is trial version. read tutorial to make this game full version(reflexive)

Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come

Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come It all happened in the darkest century of the medieval Europe, when a visionary Pope ignited the flames of the First Crusade and united the rivaling nations for one single cause: to conquer the Holy Land. Volunteers from all corners of the continent set out to conquer territories in the Holy Land, led by the crowned heads of Europe. So began the First Crusade that was destined to change the fate of the Holy Land. Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come tells the story of this great campaign through the eye of a chosen knight, and chronicles his struggles to rise higher among the ranks, gaining power and wealth. The events lead our hero from Constantinople to Jerusalem through the chapters of a historically accurate story. “There are always two sides to a coin, two stories to tell the truth.”

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

* CPU: 2.4 Ghz Pentium IV Processor
* Operating System: Windows Vista/Windows XP SP2
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* Graphics Card: Nvidia 6600 / ATI Radeon X700
* Sound Card: DirectX-compliant sound card
* DirectX version: DirectX 9.0c (included on disc) 

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