Thanks dude! Not sure why your controller stopped working. The two I have here worked fined provided I used the d-pad, but that's good to know for future updates. Also I wasn't able to get the controllers to work with the menu in time.
I'm not sure about getting stuck, the black blocks never disappear, they remain ever after turning black (which is used in a mechanic later in the game).
Thanks for the feedback and taking the time to play.