Games on Windows 8.1 via Bootcamp run very slow

I've installed a few games on Windows 8.1 via Bootcamp on my MacBook Pro (Mid-2012), like Injustice: Gods Among Us and Darksiders 2 and they're running extremely slow. What should I do?

After a lot of trial and error I have a repeatable process for installing Windows 8.1 on a 2014 MacBook Pro using Boot Camp.
If you have a Windows 8.1 DVD, use Disk Utility to create an ISO image (DVD/CD Master). When done rename the extension to .iso
Use Boot Camp to create a bootable USB that contains Windows 8.1 and Apples drivers (basically check all options). It doesn't matter if its USB 2 or 3, but it is a lot faster if USB 3
Allow Boot Camp to create your Windows 8.1 partition
IMPORTANT. When Boot Camp tries to reboot to begin the installation process, hold the Option key and select MacOS again. If you miss this, force a reboot, holding down Option
Enter Disk Utility and delete the "BOOTCAMP" partition. To do this select the "BOOTCAMP" partition and click Minus
Create a new partition in its place using the ExFAT partition type. Call it "BOOTCAMP"
Reboot again holding Option, this time selecting the Windows USB
When prompted for the partition to install Windows onto, select the one called "BOOTCAMP". It will complain that it isn't the right type. This is perfect. Select Format. Now click Continue
Follow Microsoft's installation steps, ensuring that you allow the installer to finish. It will take a long time and appear to hang with "Almost ready". Just wait. It took about 30 minutes for me. It will automatically start Apples driver installation. Just follow the prompts

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