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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