That line alone could probably sell some people on Borderlands. (I haven't played it.)
I never used a Super Kong. I just kept retrying levels over and over until I could finally beat them. It was unbelievably frustrating, but worth it. I also made sure to get all the collectibles I could the first time through. That led to more deaths of course, but all the replays really helped me learn the levels and appreciate the design and detail.