this is nothing like the Atari classic which isn't what makes this a bad breakout game (for once). The fact that my ball wasn't going where I want it to go (I was hitting with the paddle accurately on the left) and that it was going so fast made this version of breakout very poor.
Extra comment (rant included): I am sick of seeing a modern breakout game with lines just because the Apple II version had them is ridiculous. I want the block version back; I miss it...