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Layla is an FC platform action game released by dB-SOFT in Japan on December 20, 1986. The protagonist is 17-year-old Layla, whose mission is to rescue her companion and friend Iris, kidnapped by the evil Dr. Manitoka. Inspired by *Dirty Pair*, the game has players control Layla to explore eight asteroids, each split into two parts: the asteroid's surface area first, then the enemy base. It uses a side-scrolling format, with the screen always scrolling from left to right—players cannot turn back in any level. During gameplay, Layla can use various weapons including pistols and grenades. Each weapon has limited ammo, and players must explore to get stronger weapons and refill supplies. Some blocks can be destroyed, but destructible and indestructible blocks are sometimes hard to tell apart. There are also bonus levels where players can destroy enemy fleets while being immune to attacks. Upon release, it drew attention for its female protagonist and is considered the second FC game with a female hero lead. Four *Weekly Famitsu* reviewers gave it a 26/40 score (5, 7, 7, 7 respectively), with three praising the protagonist's cute design in their comments. Overall, Layla offers players a challenging and fun gaming experience with its unique female lead setting and rich action elements.