Sneak Attack Bonus Multiplier

[sir_derlin]

In a normal battle, I can usually get a multiplier of 3.3-3.9 pretty easily by button mashing, then do at least as well on the second boost. When I get a sneak attack, the multiplier starts at 3.0, but it's incredibly difficult to boost it a second time past 6.0. Is this by design, or is there a bug in the way the button mashing bonus works with sneak attacks?

[The Big Dawg]

What bothers me is the devs clearly don't understand the spirit of a sneak attack.

I get a multiplier bonus, sure, but there's zero reason the enemy should be able to attack first when I sneak attack.