Instead of having a "wall of action link" images, you can have one feature image at the top to give the page some decoration, and providing a vertical list of links is easier for the visitor to scan. Separating out the most important links (we suggest no more than two) can be done via action links.
The variety of links "chunks up" the information in a way that is easier for the brain to process. This will help your visitors see all of the options without becoming overwhelmed with too many evenly-weighted choices.