Mega Man X, known in Japan as Rockman X,[a] is an action-platform video game developed and published by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). Mega Man X has met with positive reviews for its gameplay, sound, and graphics, as well as its attempt to augment the aging Mega Man franchise. The game takes place in an unspecified time during the 22nd century (2120) and approximately 100 years after the original Mega Man series.