For me, I like it because it’s generally a very positive place, a place to race, a place to slow down and go fast with friends who I’ve never met.
Family friendly. Basically can be plates by a child, as soon as it is old enough to play video games.
Simple. Four buttons, or an analog stick and two buttons.
Positive non-agressive graphics style. Basically it looks like a child’s play room. I also like playing “darker” games, but this makes it pleasant optically.
Map editor. The challenge of building a drivable fun map and then letting other people try it is a joy of its own.
I think it’s racing without all the hassle of racing games. There’s no open world, no vehicle customization, no story or cutscenes, etc. I click on a map and go fast.
Despite the simplicity there’s a toooon of content and variety thanks to community maps. Playing TOTD has become part of my routine. It’s just fun.
Something to work on getting better at that stays positive the whole way through. If I don’t like the challenge, it’s easy to move on, or fav it and come back to it, or find the same trick in a TM school map so I can learn how.
It perfect mindless game for decompression or listening to podcast and music.