Exactly, I often get put off with games for Linux. Info that is meant for developers or the tech enthusiasts is not really great for gamers. Also, not greate for developers / tech enthusiasts who are in the "gaming" mode if you get what I mean.
Actually it's a pretty good indication that you should probably not play the game, as it is likely made by someone who values programming more than game design (this is also the reason why there are comparatively many more good open source game engines than good open source games).