Really interesting this library you comment. At least thanks because I don't know something like this exists.
I think the same like you, always we use OpenGl 1.0 .
I think really do a nice game in 3D have to be really complex (too much hours for do only 3d graphics) , and perhaps is better only do 2d games, I see a lot of people using Unity3d for do 2dGames, because they see ,do 3d games need too much effort.