I don't usually like [genre/style], but I love [game]

[DanielBrown]

Never been a fan of fighting or sports games, but I did have a bit of fun with Soul Calibur IV and Burnout Paradise.

 

[LookingGlass]

I'll add another one.

I've never particularly enjoyed a twin stick shooter, but I took a chance on Renegade Ops and it was well worth it. It's just so much fun to play in 15-45 minute bursts.

 

[targren]

I don't usually like MMOs, but I love(d) Guild Wars.
I don't usually like FPSs, but I love Borderlands.
I don't usually like DMC-clones, but I love Bayonetta.

 

[HiC]

I don't like Real Time Strategy, but I love League of Legends