The previous poll on button mashing is pretty interesting. What I gathered is that:
1) There is overwhelming support for the current lazy hold 1 button to escape approach
2) At the same time, there is significant demand for something more involved
3) I know that from previously, Quick Time Event (QTE) is often suggested
So here is what I am considering. I will add a QTE system (yes I know, I said I wouldn't. This is just another thing that goes to the "things I didn't plan to do but I did it anyways" pile). Details below - done quickly with MS paint so please be gentle.
There is going to be a escape bar with a sweet spot zone (yellow). Hold down the button to have the bar fill up. This is so that:
a) Its possible to not escape by not pressing button
b) You can still do the lazy hold 1 button escape approach
Holding the button all the way to the end works just like before:
However, when you let go of the button:
If you let go during the sweet spot: quick escape. Saves time compared to holding it to max.
If you miss, bar will reset so there is a risk.
Do you want the current grab system replaced by the QTE? >= 65% votes and it will be done.